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  • Meal Type
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Beverages
  • Occasions
    • Christmas
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    • Med Life
      • Cretan Diet
      • Travel Foodie
  • Dietary Needs
    • Low Cal
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  • Easy Greek Yogurt Pita Bread To Make in Under 5 Minutes

    GREEK YOGURT PITA BREAD

    If you’ve ever wanted a warm, soft pita bread but thought it was too complicated to make, this recipe will…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 17 Simple (Yet Delicious) Ways to Cook Pork Chops

    pork chop recipes

    Pork chops are one of those meals that never go out of style. They can be quick and simple on…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Soft and Chewy American Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Recipe

    Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these American cookies are a classic treat you can make at home with…

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    Apostolis (Tolis)
  • Greek Lentil and Sausage Stew (Φακές και Λουκάνικα)

    Lentil stew

    This is a simple Greek stew featuring lentils and sausages. It’s filling, tasty, and easy to put together in one…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 10 Delicious (& Quick) Greek Chicken Recipes You Will Actually Make

    recipes with chicken

    Greek chicken is surprisingly simple to make, but it always tastes like a special meal. A squeeze of lemon, a…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Chicken Prassopita: Greek Leek Pie with Feta & Chicken

    greek leek pie prassopita

    Golden, crispy, and bursting with flavor, this Chicken Prassopita combines leeks, chicken, and feta cheese in a rustic homemade phyllo…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Traveler’s Guide to Cooking in Greece: Stocking Your Airbnb Kitchen In Crete & Other Islands

    COOKING IN CRETE

    Traveling to Greece, especially the islands like Crete, offers more than beaches and ancient ruins—it’s a culinary adventure. Staying in…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Decadent Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake

    CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE (1)

    Rich, creamy, and unapologetically indulgent—this Peanut Butter Oreo Biscuit Cheesecake is the dessert that brings together two guilty pleasures in…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Easy Chocolate Biscuits for Halloween (and Every Occasion!)

    Crisp, cocoa-rich, and perfect for decorating—these chocolate biscuits are the ultimate bake for Halloween, Christmas, or simply an afternoon coffee…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Ultimate Guide to Essences, Flavors, and Extracts in Baking

    extracts in cooking

    Essences, flavors, and extracts are the invisible magic behind every memorable bake. From the warmth of vanilla to almond extract,…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Spooky Halloween Monster Muffins (Made with the Easiest Chocolate Cake Base!)

    halloween muffins

    Looking for a simple yet delicious recipe to wow your kids this Halloween? These spooky chocolate monster muffins are made…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Acids and Sours in Mediterranean Cooking: A Complete Guide

    Bright, fresh, and balanced flavors are at the heart of Mediterranean cuisine. Behind many of these flavors is one crucial…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • How to Make Spicy Harissa Sauce

    Harissa Sauce

    Harissa is a spicy North African chili paste that adds heat and depth to many dishes, from grilled meats to…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Complete Guide to Raising Agents in Baking: Yeast, Soda, Powder, and More

    raising elements in baking

    Raising ingredients are the heart of baking. They give bread, cakes, and pastries their structure, texture, and lightness. Choosing the…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • 5-Minute Cocoa Cake: Fluffy, Quick, and Butter-Free

    COCOA CAKE

    A super soft, easy cocoa cake that comes together in just a few minutes—perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Mascarpone Cheese Cream: Perfect for Cakes or a Simple Dessert

    MASCARPONE CHEESE CREAM

    Prepare with My Cretan Recipe this luscious, velvety mascarpone cream that’s quick to make and perfect for chocolate cakes or…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Spices That Bring Heat to Your Cooking

    Spice That Bring Heat to Your Cooking

    Spice is one of the most exciting elements in cooking. Beyond flavor, it can awaken your palate, enhance aromas, and…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Oven-Baked Flank Steak with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables

    FLANK STEAK

    A tender, flavorful pork flank steak baked in the oven with homemade chimichurri, served alongside roasted potatoes and eggplant wedges.…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • Tropical Dream: Pineapple and Coconut Cheesecake

    pineapple and coconut cheesecake recipe

    A sunny, tropical-inspired dessert that brings the natural harmony of pineapple and coconut tastes to a creamy cheesecake—pure paradise on…

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    Gabi Ancarola
  • The Ultimate Guide to Salt: Varieties, Uses, and Culinary Secrets

    salt

    Salt is one of the oldest and most essential ingredients in human history. Beyond simply seasoning food, salt enhances flavors,…

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    Gabi Ancarola
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Gabi & Tolis
Cooking from Crete with love!

She’s the writer, he’s the local foodie, and together we share the flavors of the Cretan kitchen. From rustic island dishes to Mediterranean favorites, we bring Crete to your table.

Καλή όρεξη!
(That’s bon appétit in Greek!)

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